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Our sincere condolences are with the family and friends of the woman at this tragic time

Kenny Macdonald

Chief Superintendent Kenny Macdonald said: "Our sincere condolences are with the family and friends of the woman at this tragic time, and we will utilise all resources at our disposal to investigate this collision.

"We reported this collision to the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service, who have instructed PIRC to carry out an independent investigation.

"PIRC is instructed to investigate deaths following police contact or involvement, and we will co-operate fully with their inquiry."

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Jill had just finished a shift at the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary

A PIRC spokeswoman said: "A police vehicle was following a silver Ford Ka when the Ka was involved in a collision which resulted in the death of a 33-year-old woman in Edinburgh.

"The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service has instructed the Pirc to carry out an independent investigation into the circumstances leading up to the incident.

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Jill tragically leaves behind a young son

"Pirc investigators attended the scene in the early hours of the morning and a report will be submitted to the Crown Office in due course."

Police are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.

A spokesman confirmed that tragically, the nurse was taken back to the hospital where she had just finished working.